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China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport

KNID

China Lake, US

Last Updated

Sep 16, 03:56 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

03:56Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

28°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 1°C

6kt

210°

10 SM

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

29.95

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KNID 160356Z 21006KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02780011 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

29.95 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

27.70 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (2,283 ft)

Pressure Alt

2,253 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 4,361 ft (High - Reduced Performance)

ISA Deviation: +17.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KNID 1523/1623 19008G18KT 9999 SKC QNH2986INS BECMG 1601/1603 20007KT 9999 SKC QNH2990INS BECMG 1608/1610 VRB05KT 9999 SKC QNH2997INS BECMG 1618/1620 14006KT 9999 FEW100 QNH2996INS LAST NO AMD AFT 1605 NEXT 1615 TN17/1613Z TX38/1623Z

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

04:55Z BASE

+0h

VFR 190° 8kt

Visibility: 10+ km

08:00Z BECMG

+4h

VFR VRB 5kt

Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

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NID

21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 03/21 Active: 21	9,991 ft	200 ft	PEM	42°	↑ 6.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 0° angle
08/26	7,701 ft	200 ft	PEM	90°	↓ 3.0kt • ↔ 5.2kt 120° angle
14/32	9,011 ft	200 ft	PEM	154°	↑ 3.4kt • ↔ 5.0kt 56° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KNID

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 2,283 ft MSL

Location

City: China Lake

Country: US

Latitude: 35.685398°

Longitude: -117.692001°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21

Length: 9,991 ft

Width: 200 ft

Surface: PEM

ILS: No

Runway 08/26

Length: 7,701 ft

Width: 200 ft

Surface: PEM

ILS: No

Runway 14/32

Length: 9,011 ft

Width: 200 ft

Surface: PEM

ILS: No

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About China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport

China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport (KNID) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in China Lake, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,283 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (03/21, 08/26, 14/32) with PEM surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.